Gordon James Van Boven, age 82 of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Marian Van Boven and his daughter, Bonnie Tyler. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn; son, Patrick (Chantell) Van Boven; seven grandchildren Domanique Van Boven, Carolyn Tyler, Marissa Howe, Tye Van Boven, Andrew Tyler, Stephanie Peterson, Tegan Van Boven; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Diana (John) Houseman, Marilynn (David) Bainbridge, Lee Van Boven, Juli (Elias) Ortiz; and several nieces and nephews.
Gordon was a family man first; he loved kids, camping, and traveling. He was active in little league and big league. He was very artistic; both in painting and in drawing, he was a wood carver and several people have some of his works. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and was a Knight 56 years. Gordon was a member of the Steelcase Retirees Club for many years after retiring from there in 1999. He was a faithful member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish and later joined St. Sebastian.
His funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, with Msgr. William Duncan celebrant. There will be an hour of visitation prior. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday October 6, 2022, at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, with a Rosary at 6:45 pm.
The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guestbook at www.cookcaresbyron.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Faith Hospice - Trillium Woods.
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